Dentist Faces Multiple Charges
A West Virginia dentist, Dr. Jeremy Michael Crow, has been charged with 39 counts of misdemeanor criminal invasion of privacy after a concealed camera was allegedly discovered in the employee bathroom of his dental office. Crow, 45, of Washington, Pennsylvania, turned himself in at the Weirton Police Department on Monday.
Details of the Allegations
The investigation began in May when an employee reported finding a hidden camera inside a water bottle in the bathroom used by staff at Crow’s office. According to Weirton Police Chief Charlie Kush, at least 10 female employees subsequently came forward, confirming that they had seen the same device. Police noted that there was no evidence of cameras being placed in the public bathroom of the office.
Legal Proceedings
Crow was arraigned and released on a $20,000 bond, according to a statement from the police. He has been charged with 39 counts of misdemeanor criminal invasion of privacy, each count representing an alleged instance of recording employees without their consent.
Defense Statement
Robert McCoid, Crow’s attorney, issued a statement asserting that the prosecution’s case against Crow is weak. “We have concluded that the government’s case is thin soup at best. We are eager to test the prosecution’s evidence in the courtroom and look forward to his acquittal before a jury of his peers,” McCoid said. Despite the charges, the statement also noted that Crow would continue his dental practice.
